IPU
Ipiau
Brazil
11,557 km
7,181 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
11,557 km
7,181 mi / 6,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Bahia
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IPU PPT
Airport Name Ipiau Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code IPU PPT
ICAO Code SNIU NTAA
City Ipiau Papeete
Country Brazil French Polynesia
Timezone America/Bahia Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 492 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -14.130000, -39.730000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Ipiau (IPU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ipiau Airport (IPU) in Ipiau, Brazil to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 11,557 kilometers (7,181 miles / 6,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:08 in Ipiau, it's 08:08 in Papeete. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Ipiau (IPU) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ipiau Airport (IPU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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